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Douai Abbey Visit

For those interested in Berkshire's rich history

Join Abbot Geoffrey Scott, Librarian and Archivist at Douai Abbey, for a look around their library and archive building. Housed here are records from the monastic communities’ earlier libraries in Paris (from 1615) and Douai (from 1818) in France, and Woolhampton (from 1903). Abbot Geoffrey will be pointing out material relating to Berkshire families during this special visit.

Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required.

10.30am - 12 noon

About Berkshire Family History Society

This tour is organised by Berkshire Family History Society, a registered charity number 283010.

 

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£5

£4 (Berks FHS members)

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Type: History & Heritage , Tours & Walks
Accessibility:
Host: Centre for Heritage and Family History

Second Floor, Reading Central Library
Abbey Square
Reading
RG1 3BQ
United Kingdom

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